King George Falls consists of two parallel waterfalls cascading from the edge of a vast sandstone escarpment into the King George River.
The falls are fed by seasonal rainfall across the Kimberley Plateau and vary significantly throughout the cruise season.
One of Western Australia's Tallest Waterfalls
At around 80 metres high, King George Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in Western Australia.
The vertical cliffs surrounding the falls create an awe-inspiring natural amphitheatre that amplifies the sense of scale.
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Alongside Montgomery Reef and Horizontal Falls, King George Falls is considered one of the signature attractions of the Kimberley coast.
It regularly features on lists of Australia's most spectacular natural landmarks.
More About the King George Falls
The lands surrounding the King George River are the traditional Country of the Miwa people, whose connection to this remote corner of the Kimberley stretches back thousands of years.
Rising in the rugged wilderness west of the Ashton Range, the King George River winds its way north through some of the Kimberley's most spectacular and untouched landscapes. Flowing through what is now part of the North Kimberley region, the river passes beneath dramatic sandstone escarpments and remote mountain ranges before eventually reaching Koolama Bay and the Timor Sea, east of Kalumburu.
Over its 112-kilometre journey, the river descends more than 200 metres, culminating in one of the Kimberley's most iconic natural attractions — King George Falls.
Located approximately 12 kilometres upstream from the river mouth, the falls plunge from a towering sandstone plateau into a deep gorge below. While exact measurements vary, the twin waterfalls are generally regarded as being around 80 metres high, making them among the tallest waterfalls in Western Australia.
Seasonal Water Flows
For much of the year, the falls are fed by seasonal rainfall across the Kimberley Plateau. During the wet season and early cruise season, enormous volumes of water cascade over the cliffs, creating a dramatic spectacle that attracts photographers, nature lovers and expedition cruisers from around the world.
As the dry season progresses, the flow gradually reduces, revealing more of the striking sandstone escarpments that frame the falls. While the volume of water changes throughout the year, the scale and beauty of the landscape remain impressive in every season.
Today, King George Falls is one of the most sought-after highlights on Kimberley cruise itineraries, with most visitors experiencing the falls from expedition vessels and Zodiac excursions that navigate the scenic King George River.
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